Politics - MassLive.comtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/25912015-03-31T22:02:11ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceLive reporting: Holyoke hearing on Gary Rome Hyundai zone change bidtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.156102582015-03-31T22:01:18Z2015-03-31T22:02:11ZGary Rome Hyundai needs a zone change to Business Highway from Business General to build a dealership.Mike Plaisance | mplaisance@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/mplaisance/index.html
Gary Rome Hyundai needs a zone change to Business Highway from Business General to build a dealership.
Massachusetts expands energy efficient grant program for farmerstag:www.masslive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/2591.156111222015-03-31T21:57:00Z2015-03-31T21:57:54ZGov. Charlie Baker's administration announced that it will set aside $1 million over two years for the AgEnergy Program, a competitive grant program in which agricultural operations can apply for money for projects to improve energy efficiency or adopt clean energy technology.Shira Schoenberg | sschoenberg@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sschoenberg/index.html
Gov. Charlie Baker's administration announced that it will set aside $1 million over two years for the AgEnergy Program, a competitive grant program in which agricultural operations can apply for money for projects to improve energy efficiency or adopt clean energy technology.
Springfield City Council Ward 8 seat appears headed for familiar battle as nomination papers pulled for council, mayor racestag:www.masslive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/2591.156103312015-03-31T20:35:32Z2015-03-31T21:18:52ZThose taking out nomination papers on Tuesday included three political allies taking out papers at the same time for City Council ward and at-large races.Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
Those taking out nomination papers on Tuesday included three political allies taking out papers at the same time for City Council ward and at-large races.
Supporters of film tax credit, low-income working families pack Statehouse hearing on tax billtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/2591.156092222015-03-31T18:20:10Z2015-03-31T18:30:09ZSome lawmakers criticized Gov. Charlie Baker for tying together the doubling of the state earned income tax credit with the elimination of a film tax credit.Shira Schoenberg | sschoenberg@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sschoenberg/index.html
Some lawmakers criticized Gov. Charlie Baker for tying together the doubling of the state earned income tax credit with the elimination of a film tax credit.
GOP, liberal Democrats hoping for U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren presidential campaign tag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.156083722015-03-31T17:26:00Z2015-03-31T17:46:52ZRepublicans and liberal Democrats have something in common: Both are trying to keep alive the prospect that Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren will run for president.The Associated Presshttp://connect.masslive.com/user/the-associated-press/index.html
Republicans and liberal Democrats have something in common: Both are trying to keep alive the prospect that Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren will run for president.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft goes from celebration to the witness stand: Editorial (video)tag:www.masslive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/4396.156069072015-03-31T16:17:00Z2015-03-31T16:18:07ZThe football owner has experienced great success, but this offseason is difficult.The Republican Editorialshttp://connect.masslive.com/user/the-republican-editorials/index.html
The football owner has experienced great success, but this offseason is difficult.
Harry Reid's departure sets tone for Democrats in Senate: Editorial (video)tag:www.masslive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/4396.156068812015-03-31T15:31:38Z2015-03-31T15:32:05ZJust because he'll be leaving doesn't mean he's gone. Or that his presence won't be felt. Reid has been a master tactician in Congress' upper chamber. With his shrewd moves out of the gate, Schumer is showing himself to be no slouch.The Republican Editorialshttp://connect.masslive.com/user/the-republican-editorials/index.html
Just because he'll be leaving doesn't mean he's gone. Or that his presence won't be felt. Reid has been a master tactician in Congress' upper chamber. With his shrewd moves out of the gate, Schumer is showing himself to be no slouch.
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno first in line for election nomination papers; Commissioner expects many contested seatstag:www.masslive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/2591.156070082015-03-31T14:43:49Z2015-03-31T15:44:57ZThe nomination papers became available at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Springfield Election Office, and are due by July 28Peter Goonan | pgoonan@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/pgoonan/index.html
The nomination papers became available at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Springfield Election Office, and are due by July 28
No surprise that Indiana law opens a hornet's nest: Editorialtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/4396.156065132015-03-31T14:30:00Z2015-03-31T17:39:55ZThe law was bound to be questioned. Now legislators are trying to explain it.The Republican Editorialshttp://connect.masslive.com/user/the-republican-editorials/index.html
The law was bound to be questioned. Now legislators are trying to explain it.
Springfield pastor Scott Lively looks to expand his brand of Christian ministry to California's legal system tag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.156015802015-03-31T12:42:06Z2015-03-31T21:47:45ZSees legal system as one of the "most atheistic corners of our society."Anne-Gerard Flynn | aflynn@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/aflynn/index.html
Sees legal system as one of the "most atheistic corners of our society."
Holyoke hearing on Gary Rome Hyundai plan questioned on city abutter notificationtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.156055972015-03-31T12:18:18Z2015-03-31T12:18:23ZThe auto dealer's plan to buy the property hinges on the city granting a zone change.Mike Plaisance | mplaisance@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/mplaisance/index.html
The auto dealer's plan to buy the property hinges on the city granting a zone change.
Spark Holyoke goal to help business prospects become business playerstag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.156053632015-03-31T11:18:18Z2015-03-31T11:20:53ZThe help the program will provide includes guidance in developing a business plan and maneuvering the city permitting process.Mike Plaisance | mplaisance@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/mplaisance/index.html
The help the program will provide includes guidance in developing a business plan and maneuvering the city permitting process.
Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse hopeful layoffs unnecessary but can't guaranteetag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.156050682015-03-31T10:18:18Z2015-03-31T10:18:22ZThe size of the new budget determines the size of property owners' tax bills.Mike Plaisance | mplaisance@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/mplaisance/index.html
The size of the new budget determines the size of property owners' tax bills.
Holyoke business-catalyst program Spark Holyoke gets goingtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.156043832015-03-31T01:25:49Z2015-03-31T01:24:42ZThe Spark program is open to cities like Holyoke whose median family income is below the state's and whose poverty rate is above the state's.Mike Plaisance | mplaisance@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/mplaisance/index.html
The Spark program is open to cities like Holyoke whose median family income is below the state's and whose poverty rate is above the state's.
New Ariz. law requires doctors to tell patients drug-induced abortions are reversibletag:blog.advance.net,2015:/politics_news_national_desk/8002974.156043072015-03-31T00:30:00Z2015-03-31T00:37:15ZGov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Monday that requires abortion providers in Arizona to tell women they can reverse the effects of a drug-induced abortion and also bars women from buying any health care plan through the federal marketplace that includes abortion coverage.Associated Presshttp://connect.masslive.com/user/apnationaldesk/index.html
Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Monday that requires abortion providers in Arizona to tell women they can reverse the effects of a drug-induced abortion and also bars women from buying any health care plan through the federal marketplace that includes abortion coverage.
Massachusetts House, Senate ironing out midyear spending differences, Stanley Rosenberg saystag:www.masslive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/2591.156036122015-03-30T23:45:00Z2015-03-30T23:45:33ZState funding for emergency shelters that serve homeless individuals is scheduled to run out Tuesday night, with tens of millions of dollars for shelters tied up in the larger bill. State House News Servicehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/statehouse-news/index.html
State funding for emergency shelters that serve homeless individuals is scheduled to run out Tuesday night, with tens of millions of dollars for shelters tied up in the larger bill.
Senators questions Baker's early retirement plan for state workers tag:www.masslive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/2591.156034312015-03-30T22:45:00Z2015-03-30T22:46:01ZAn early retirement incentive package aimed an enticing 4,500 state employees to leave the state payroll by this summer came under scrutiny on Monday from several senators who questioned whether the Baker administration was prepared for too few or too many employees opting into the program.State House News Servicehttp://connect.masslive.com/user/statehouse-news/index.html
An early retirement incentive package aimed an enticing 4,500 state employees to leave the state payroll by this summer came under scrutiny on Monday from several senators who questioned whether the Baker administration was prepared for too few or too many employees opting into the program.
President Barack Obama wishes speedy recovery to wounded Boston cop John Moynihantag:www.masslive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/2591.156022822015-03-30T21:25:00Z2015-03-31T01:57:54ZObama, speaking in Boston, said his prayers are with Boston Police Officer John Moynihan, who was shot during a traffic stop on Friday night.Shira Schoenberg | sschoenberg@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/sschoenberg/index.html
Obama, speaking in Boston, said his prayers are with Boston Police Officer John Moynihan, who was shot during a traffic stop on Friday night.
Holyoke's Mike Franco on ballot for City Council at largetag:www.masslive.com,2015:/politics/index.ssf/2591.156012452015-03-30T20:31:09Z2015-03-30T21:26:57ZMike Franco, 52, has run numerous times for state political office.Mike Plaisance | mplaisance@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/mplaisance/index.html
Mike Franco, 52, has run numerous times for state political office.
Holyoke promotional group seeks help for Next Stop: Holyoketag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.156006692015-03-30T19:08:20Z2015-03-30T19:07:50ZThe weekend will include art displays, performances, history programs and sports.Mike Plaisance | mplaisance@repub.comhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/mplaisance/index.html
The weekend will include art displays, performances, history programs and sports.